Hui Hu

Hui Hu currently serves as the Director of Geology and Engineering Support at Peabody Energy since January 2022, after holding the position of Director of Geology from October 2005 to January 2021, where responsibilities included managing the corporate geological service team, annual reserve book closures, and supporting exploration across US coal mines. Prior experience includes roles as Engineering Manager overseeing feasibility studies and mine design, and Mine Engineer at Doe Run Company, specializing in pillar recovery and backfill design. Additionally, Hui Hu held positions as a Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Missouri, contributing to educational and research initiatives in mining engineering. Hui Hu earned an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a PhD in Mining and Mineral Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, along with advanced degrees in engineering from China University of Mining and Technology.